Lakers Fans Wake Up To Terrible Luka Doncic News originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Los Angeles Lakers are operating like a team that's ready to move on from LeBron James and transition into the Luka Doncic era. That makes perfect sense, given his youth, potential, and what they had to give up to get him.

It could be a while before Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers really negotiate a contract extension this offseason.

The Los Angeles Lakers are preparing to offer star Luka Doncic a massive contract extension in August, but it will only be a precursor to a bigger contract down the road. The extension window opens up for Doncic on Aug.

Ever since LeBron James decided to exercise the player option on his contract for the 2025-26 season, many have been speculating that he will ask to be traded at some point after some comments from his agent.

The Nuggets added several pieces this summer, including Cameron Johnson, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Bruce Brown. While a deal to reunite James with former teammates Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis in Dallas might seem more likely, the Nuggets could present a compelling offer for the 40-year-old forward while remaining competitive.

The Los Angeles Lakers need a long-term solution to the lack of options in the middle of the floor. Rob Pelinka has reportedly made it a priority to give Luka Doncic an athletic running mate like he had with the Dallas Mavericks.